The image depicts a portrait of an individual with the upper half of their body visible. The person is facing forward with their head slightly turned to the side, looking directly at the viewer. They have a fair complexion, with distinct facial features, including a rounded face and closed lips. The hair is styled in an 18th-century manner, with curls around the ears. They are wearing a dark coat with red lapels and brass buttons, over a white shirt with ruffled details. There are no visible jewelry or objects in their hands. The background is a textured, earth-toned surface.
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William Pitt

painter Gainsborough Dupont (British, 1754 - 1797)

1787/1796

Medium
oil on board
Classification
Painting
Dimensions
overall: 15.5 x 12.4 cm (6 1/8 x 4 7/8 in.) ; framed: 29.8 x 27.6 x 5 cm (11 3/4 x 10 7/8 x 1 15/16 in.)
Culture
British
Museum
National Gallery of Art, CAB
Credit line
Ailsa Mellon Bruce Collection
Rights
Public domain (NGA Open Access, CC0), as the museum states it.
Who can see it
Tweens profiles and older: its subjects are known and suit older children. How works are placed

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